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Sadly, this is my second post on hurricane related problems with my boats :( My 1990 350/370DA, 7.4L inboards, v-drives...floated off its stands during the storm. I am told from the dockmaster, who risked life and limb to save many of our boats, that my boat was floating around the marina...

I had previously winterized my 2008 185 Sport w/ 4.3L and alpha 1. l luckily had the bottom plug in, shrink wrapped etc...During the hurricane, the boats in my marina (including mine) floated up from the high water/storm surge. Would I need to re-winterize any part of the engine or outdrive...

I recently converted my standard 13" tube TV to a flatscreen and have pulled out the original 360 degree swivel mount hardware, wooden TV base plate and all fasteners. If anyone has interest let me know I can post some pix. $30 for the whole kit. You pay for shipping.

I am in the process of replacing the forward fabric trim/accent pieces in my 1990 Sundancer. A while back I had a custom curtain made which separates the forward stateroom from the dinnette/galley area (the old one was ripped). The actual curtain fabric is perfect, albeit the pattern will not...

i have a 2008 4.3L TKS, Alpha 1 drive 185 sport (raw water cooled). I was out this weekend with a buddy just doing a shakedown cruise. I had been running at slow rpm (under 1600) for 3 miles down our creek. When I got to the channel I opened it up a bit to 3000 rpm and ran it for a few minutes...

What a total and complete farse! The latest with Climate-gate states that there has been no "significant" warming of the climate for over 15 years. What a joke. Between the scientists "losing/destroying data", sourcing facts from a single thesis paper or overtly lying about it, how do you...

I will be trailering my 18' Bowrider plus wife & 2 kids down to Daytona Beach Shores to my inlaws house (from N.J.) over X-mas week. I am looking for some general advice, possible launch ramps for the boat, as well as some daytime cruising spots. I am familiar with the landlubber stuff to go &...

Boat is 1990 Sea Ray with 7.5kw Quicksilver Generator. This weekend I was on the hook and using the genny. Running about 1.5 hours when it suddenly stalled/shut down. At the time I had been running the forward air conditioning, water heater, charger, fridge etc. Basically a decent load on...

Hopefully this might assist a few people here that have the same engine I do.... I recently found out a Mercury Service Bulletin No. 2006-03 that states the correct plugs for the 2006 and later 4.3L carberated engines are as follows: "The recommended service replacement spark plugs for these...

Just curious as to whether anyone here has added a remote oil filter for the 4.3 engine. At my 20 hour service, i did the oil change myself and became a contortionist with my arm. If I was gumby, I would have been fine, but my arms dont bend like that. LOL I think this would make maintenance a...

The boot stripe on the bottom of my hull is really looking lame. I think its about time to remove and replace. Does anyone know of a good source for stripes for my boat. The boat is 37' so i would require somewhere in the neighborbood of 80' of material. Color is dark blue btw. Norcal...any...

Boat is a 2008 185 Sport (Red). Does anyone know what type of material the seat cushions are made of? I have a small <1" tear in the seat back (the aft bench) and want to repair it. Would a typical vinyl repair kit work ok??? Thanks!

Boat is a 2008 185 Sport with 4.3L engine. I am planning to add a second bilge pump and will need to make a hole in the side for a thru hull fitting. My question is, what is the proper tool and/or procedure for doing this? In addition, would I add the second thru hull on the opposite...

I am definately adding a second bilge pump in my boat for obvious safely reasons. Can someone advise as to: 1) Recommended size (gph) and model #. 2) Recommended location (assuming slightly higher than existing primary one which is just under front of the engine) 3) Proper wiring of...

I am thinking about adding some extra amp hours for my existing 2008 185 Sport boat. I currently have the existing starting battery which is 1 year old and in fine shape. I was contemplating some replacement options to get some additional capacity for when we anchor out for the day, play the...

I have the 4.3 TKS engine option (raw water) and Alpha 1 drive. In the manual, it mentions that these engines come with a drain system to purge any water from the block and manifolds during storage periods. They also reference a few different options (what else...)such as single point, 3 point...

Boat is a new 2008 185 sport with 4.3 and Alpha1 drive & 50 hrs. Last weekend was out cruising with my 2 young children running at 3000 rpm (for maybe 4 hours prior) when tachometer dropped to ~2000 and then came back up to 3K. Thought it was nothing then it started doing it again and again...

I am about to purchase a brand new SR 185 Sport with the 4.3 engine (as a second "for fun" boat) and am looking for some advice on a bottom coat for the boat. I ideally want to store it in the water to keep things easy & live the "get up and go" lifestyle. I am in completely fresh water on the...

Hi all... so here it is springtime and my thoughts are again with boating. I am now seriously considering a second "just for fun" boat. I was at a recent boat show and was speaking to a salesguy from Surfside 3 in Haverstraw N.Y. Marina about a smaller Sea Ray. He seems to have a few good deals...

I am looking for a second boat which I can use as a "fun & sun" sort of boat. Meaning cruising the upper Hudson River (in NY State), taking the family for dinner on the water, and of course, some water sports. In preparation for this season I attended a small boat show (yesterday) and was...